Maplewood Add.
Room to spread out, great value
Median $339K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 4.3/10
The lots here sit on just over an acre each—enough land that you're not staring directly into your neighbor's kitchen, but close enough that you're still part of something. It's the kind of subdivision where you can actually breathe a little; homes run around $324K, and you're about 14 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you need the city. Kenowa Hills Public Schools covers the area, and there's a decent spread of grocery stores and restaurants within a couple miles—a dozen spots to eat within walking distance if the mood strikes. Blandford Nature Center is less than a mile away if you want trails without much of a drive, and transit access is right there when you need it. The whole thing feels like enough space to have your own corner of the world without being completely isolated from what's happening around you.
Why people love it here
1.0 acre avg lots
- 69 homes
$339K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Fred Meijer Standale Trail: 9 min walk
- Walker Community Park: 5 min drive
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Maplewood Add.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,300/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$339K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
69
Median Lot Size
0.95 ac
0.28 ac – 1.9 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Blandford Nature Center
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Jia Yuan
+1 more
Wilderness Expressions
Alfano's Pub and Ristorante
+1 more
Walker Community Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
Fred Meijer Standale Trail
Johnson Park Launch
gym
Leonard/Maplerow (WB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
KDL Walker Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Maplewood Add. is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Maplewood Add. home (around $338,750) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,253 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,253/mo | $60,083 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,594/mo | $69,175 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,708/mo | $72,215 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$876/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,393 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System (Walker is a customer community)
Walker buys water/sewer from City of Grand Rapids, which bills residents directly.
City of Grand Rapids (Walker is a customer community)
Sewer billed/collected by City of Grand Rapids; Walker DPW maintains local storm sewers.
Republic Services / Waste Management (resident-arranged)
City does not provide trash/recycling; residents use private haulers (Republic, WM).
Services for Walker · Source: walkermi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Maplewood Add. are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Jia Yuan
Restaurant
Lost Art Catering
Restaurant
Stubburn bbq
Restaurant
Restaurant
Walker Roadhouse
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Blandford Nature Center
Walker Community Park
Lincoln Lawns Neighborhood Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
EV Charging
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Maplewood Add.
- What do homes cost in Maplewood Add.?
- The median home value in Maplewood Add. is about $338,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Maplewood Add. housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Maplewood Add. right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Maplewood Add.?
- Maplewood Add. is served by Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Zinser Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Maplewood Add. walkable?
- Maplewood Add. scores 3.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.